My mom and I turned into the French Mountain parking lot in Windbreaker Breton’s Highlands National Park. Without pulling into a parking space I walked over to the Skyline Trail sign. I had been told hiking the Skyline trail was one of the weightier things to do on Windbreaker Breton. This was supposed to be the weightier hike in the park for views. I had heard well-nigh it, seen pictures, and read well-nigh it. I had drunk the Skyline Trail Kool-Aid, and I wanted to do it.
Looking at the map we unswayable it didn’t squint too hard, but it would take a couple of hours to complete. We looked at each other and realized we didn’t have time to do it; we had to alimony going.
If we stopped to hike all of the incredible trails in the park we’d never make it virtually the Cabot Trail in a day and to our hotel! I reluctantly got when in the car and we kept going with a sinking feeling.
The Weightier Things to do on Windbreaker Breton
Skyline Trail Hike
Difficulty: Easy – well marked and there isn’t much elevation change. The trail itself is well-groomed and easy to walk. The loop section is a bit increasingly rugged, but still in the easy category.
Distance: 4 miles return or 5.1-mile loop
Location: Located in Windbreaker Breton Highlands National Park withal the Cabot Trail at the top of French Mountain. There are signs for the parking lot.
Middle Throne Hike
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. There is some rolling up and lanugo – but nothing steep. The trail is well-marked and groomed. There are some places where you need to watch your footing.
Distance: 2.4-mile loop
Location: Parking is located at the trailhead overdue the Keltic Lodge in Ingonish.
Hike out the narrow peninsula separating two ocean trophy and end on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll wind through the forest and then out a slight uphill to the end of the peninsula. Here you can sit and watch the sea birds soar overhead and take in the eyeful of Windbreaker Breton Island. There is a loop trail that will take you when a increasingly forested way, or go when the way you came.
Find the Weightier Views in Windbreaker Breton Highlands National Park
This is one of the crown jewels of Windbreaker Breton Island. This National Park has a number of wonderful hiking trails, restaurants, small towns, and so many incredible coastal views!
One of my favorite and most clever uses of the Adirondack chair in Nova Scotia Canada was by the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in their “Red Chair Challenge”. The mission was to find and sit in ten red chairs scattered virtually Cabot Trail. At each chair, there’s a unique view of the landscape and seascape.
Play on a Top Ranked Golf Course
The Cabot Cliffs Golf Undertow is ranked 19th in the world’s top 100 golf courses, so why not stop and get in 9 holes? And if you can, do an unshortened 18 as the last 3 holes of the undertow are some of the most spectacular views on Windbreaker Breton Island! And be sure to bring plenty of uneaten balls to replace all of the ones you are going to lose off the cliffs!
For the first time in 20 years, I stepped onto a golf undertow to watch Pete play this famous course. Needless to say – I felt a little self-conscious. We weren’t plane completely sure they’d let me walk withal on such a renowned course, but they didn’t seem to have any issue with it.
Be aware, a caddie is required on this course. There are no carts on the course, only caddies.
I was having so much fun that without slum 3, I decided to stay a few more, and then a few more, and suddenly I was in for the whole thing! We got beers, put on sunscreen, and made a day of it. This wasn’t the stuffy game of golf I was expecting.
Whale watching on Windbreaker Breton
One of the weightier times to go whale watching in Windbreaker Breton is during the summer months when these magnificent creatures migrate to the zone in search of food. The most worldwide whale species spotted here include humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, and occasionally plane orcas. With their impressive size and svelte movements, witnessing these majestic mammals up tropical is an weird sight.
Several tour operators offer guided whale-watching excursions in Windbreaker Breton, providing visitors with knowledgeable guides who can share interesting facts well-nigh the variegated whale species encountered during the trip. These tours typically take place aboard specially designed boats that prioritize passenger safety while minimizing disturbance to the marine environment. So if you’re looking for an unforgettable wildlife encounter in a stunning natural setting, don’t miss out on experiencing whale watching in Windbreaker Breton!
Drive the Cabot Trail on Windbreaker Breton Island
Nova Scotia is known for its spectacular driving routes, but the queen of them all is the Cabot Trail. This scenic momentum is typically littered with superlatives such as best, and greatest. It certainly deserves praise as it provides a whole variegated finger of Nova Scotia than the other routes. The road hugs the cliffs and winds virtually forests on the Northwest side, and the Eastern side provides a rocky tailspin dotted with fishing villages and sandy beaches.
There are plenty of scenic lookouts withal the world-famous Cabot Trail giving you many photo opportunities or just a place to sit and take in the magnificent views and eat lunch.
Try Fishcakes for Breakfast at Charlene’s
Charlene’s Bayside restaurant in Whycocomagh is known for serving up the weightier chowder on Windbreaker Breton and they serve it up for breakfast withal with a fish confection and a homemade biscuit. A fish confection and chowder for breakfast….what??? Trust me on this – it’s incredible! Plus, the undercurrent at Charlene’s is like having breakfast in your grandmother’s house, and who doesn’t love that?
Learn well-nigh Celtic Culture at The Gaelic College
This non-profit educational institution offers programming in the culture, customs, language, crafts, and traditions of the Highlands of Scotland. Tucked yonder in the heart of St. Ann’s, The Gaelic College is like a time machine that transports you straight into the vibrant world of Gaelic culture and live music.
Picture this: you can jump into lively ceilidh dances that’ll have your feet tapping and your heart racing. And if you’ve unchangingly wanted to strum a fiddle or requite bagpipes a go, they’ve got workshops that’ll turn you into a musical maestro (or at least a decent player)!
Eat Lobster at Rusty Anchor Restaurant
Pleasant Bay is a cute little picturesque town at the tip of Windbreaker Breton, and it’s a perfect place to stop to eat some succulent Nova Scotia Lobster. The family-owned Rusty Anchor Restaurant in Pleasant Bay is nonflexible to miss. Just squint for the giant fisherman statue outside. Take a seat on the outdoor patio and do some whale watching as you wait for your lobster feast.
Sitting outside gazing out on the ocean eating Nova Scotia lobster and drinking beer – it really doesn’t get any largest than this. The wait staff is super friendly and the whole place has a relaxed atmosphere.
Where to Stay in Windbreaker Breton
Normaway Inn and The Barn Music Center
You’ll leave the National Park without sunset and protract withal the Cabot Trail through a few little towns. As you get to Margaree Forks protract pursuit the Cabot Trail inland to the Normaway Inn; it is a unconfined place to stay for the night. The sun will be lanugo as you pull in and get ready to rest your weary throne without a long day!
Cabot Trail Tiny Homes
Stay in a tiny house with a big view! Cabot Trail Tiny Homes have some of the weightier views on the Cabot Trail. On one side you have the scenic view of Margaree Harbour and the trappy Windbreaker Breton Highlands on the other.
Each tiny house is equipped with a deck from which to see the gorgeous sunsets over the water. There is moreover a shared outdoor campfire and a beachfront for swimming or launching kayaks or canoes.
Keltic Lodge and Purple Thistle Dining Room
My mom and I unquestionably stayed in a cute little motel at the Keltic Lodge and enjoyed this elegant historic lodge with its live music and incredible restaurant. Without a dinner fit for royalty at the Purple Thistle, we enjoyed Celtic music at the lodge. Read reviews of Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa
How do you get to Windbreaker Breton? It’s easy!
It’s easy to get to Windbreaker Breton with daily uncontrived service from the NYC zone to Halifax! There are several flights a day via Air Canada/United uncontrived to Newark and via Delta uncontrived to LGA. It’s just a 2-hour flight and you have US Surcharge pre-clearance at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport for the return trip! PLUS…you can siphon on and siphon home fresh lobster from the Halifax airport!
